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Carlos Lee’s massive contract and declining production are gone. Recognizable names such as Wandy Rodriguez and J.A. Happ have been exchanged for young talent and long-term potential as the Astros’ organization-wide rebuilding project continues. …

Wandy Rodriguez took a fierce beating in a 9-5 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. In 3 1/3 innings, Rodriguez allowed seven runs on eight hits without striking a batter. Two of those hits were home runs – a towering grand slam to right by Jason Heyward in the first inning and a two-run shot to right by former Astro Michael Bourn in the fourth. …

They say hindsight is 20/20, but that you shouldn’t cry over spilled milk. So, while we won’t dwell on it long, you have to wonder how the Corpus Three would have blended in with Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn. …

Since it’s all a blur anyway, let’s just fast forward to spring training 2012. A new day that includes a new owner, new slogan and — most of all — plenty of new, perhaps unrecognizable, baby-faced players. …